THE PROGRAMME

THE STAKES

THE BAROMETER

BIC® Ecolutions®

Sustainable Development

our commitment

BIC Group’s sustainable development approach is based on a set of documents that define our vision and provide a framework for each employee’s everyday activities in order to ensure compliance with the principles of sustainable development.

THE BIC SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

In 2003, the Group defined the BIC Sustainable Development Programme. Through this Programme, the BIC Group seeks to:

Develop ecological common sense: in order to limit its consumption of natural resources, the Group strives to minimise the use of raw materials in its products and packaging, while gradually introducing new eco-friendly, recycled or renewable materials.

Reduce its environmental impact: because BIC ® measures the environmental impact of its products, factories and transport activities, it has a basis for implementing actions to reduce the environmental impact.

Build day-to-day relationships based on trust: BIC ® also focuses on strengthening employee skills and employability and on improving quality of life in the workplace, while promoting initiatives that support local communities.

BIC Group has identified the main issues related to the key phases of its business, from the supply of raw materials to the use of the product and to its end-of-life management.

PURCHAISING

The supply of raw materials that are used to make BIC ® products.

45.6% of the Group’s purchasing concern plastics.

Reduce consumption of non-renewable raw materials.

Promote the use of alternative materials (recycled or plant-derived).

Ensure suppliers’ compliance with environmental, social and governance standards.

PRODUCTION

The manufacture of BIC ® products in the Group’s factories or by contract manufacturers.

BIC pilots and evaluates the progress of its Sustainable Development Programme using the BIC Barometer, which defines ten sustainable development commitments associated with ten performance indicators.
The BIC Barometer is measured annually and updated every three years.